Paris. A city with a lot of tourists. A whole lot of tourists. And even more inhabitants. Over 2.2 million in a city area of only 105 square kilometers and thus the fifth largest city of the European Union and the densest (about 21,000 inhabitants per square kilometer) populated in Europe. With more than 12.4 million people in the metropolitan area, also the second largest in the EU. What we think of the city of love on the Seine, you will learn here. Continue reading “Paris: City of Food”
Bruges: Venice of the North
After visiting Maastricht and Brussels, we decided to make a short detour to the north of Belgium before going on to the next megacity. And we can say: The trip to the European Capital of Culture of 2002 was totally worth it. Continue reading “Bruges: Venice of the North”
Brussels: Fusion from Berlin & Vienna
From one very European city to another: Let’s go for Brussels, headquarters of the European Union. Continue reading “Brussels: Fusion from Berlin & Vienna”
Maastricht: A small town for art lovers
As a first stop on our trip through Europe we have selected Maastricht. How we experienced the capital of the Dutch province of Limburg and one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, you will find out here. Continue reading “Maastricht: A small town for art lovers”